Bonita Lake Dam Number 1
Mississippi — Lauderdale County — UNT OF SOWASHEE CREEK
Location
| State | Mississippi |
| County | Lauderdale |
| River | UNT OF SOWASHEE CREEK |
| Coordinates | 32.36236, -88.66684 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Length | 4,000 ft |
| NID Storage | 537 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 537 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 54 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | High |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | April 11, 2023 |
| Inspection Frequency | 5 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1939 |
| Primary Purpose | Recreation |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Owner | CITY OF MERIDIAN |
Location Map
About This Dam Record
Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.